Material Planner
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Job Location:
Trevose, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Materials Planner your primary responsibility will be to plan schedule and manage the efficient
raw material and finished goods strategy for your assigned manufacturing area. Develop and implement
policies procedures and control systems related to production and inventory. Ensure material alignment
and stocking strategy according to the Demand Plan. Work cross functionally with Supply Chain to
effectively implement the S&OP process.
Key Characteristics
Team player demonstrated proactive and self-starter behavior
Develop relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and
external stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate information and data (verbal and written)
Supports continuous improvement activities
Comfortable analyzing and interpreting large datasets or spreadsheets
Duties & Responsibilities (List 5-7 essential functions for the role focusing on broader responsibilities)
Sets priorities independently to support manufacturing operations through activities such as
planning to maintain adequate inventories monitoring work in progress management of
finished goods inventories and varied assistance to manufacturing and field service.
Responsible for problem solving and resolution involving manufacturing process control
forecasting scheduling conflicts/disruptions raw material quality/shortages finished goods
stocking levels delivery performance obsolescence management and similar systemic and
special case problems.
Leads continuous improvement projects in assigned production areas while working
independently with limited supervision.
Uses materials requirements planning (MRP) system to maintain proper supply/ demand
alignment by expediting delaying or canceling purchase orders directly with suppliers.
Reports and improves key performance indicators for planning and manufacturing operations.
Responsible for appropriate documentation and maintaining information in appropriate systems.
New product introduction change orders and life cycle management planning support.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (List out required and preferred skills as applicable)
Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing
problems/procedures
Ability to analyze interpret and manipulate spreadsheet or large datasets
Experience with ERP systems and ERP planning modules such as SAP/MRP
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
Required:
Bachelors degree in Business Management Engineering Supply Chain or related major (or High
School diploma with at least 8 years of planning or related supply chain work experience)
At least 5 years or more of planning or relevant supply chain work experience
Preferred (if applicable):
ASCM CPIM - Certified in production and inventory planning
Additional Information :
<5% Travel
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Kanban
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Maximo
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
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